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The Gear You Need to Start Ice Climbing
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In the first of two videos introducing Wes Siler to ice climbing, experienced climber Claire Kleese walks Wes through all the gear he’ll need to get started. They detail the must-haves, as well as their approach to staying warm in this notoriously chilly activity.
As with any high-risk sport, we recommend seeking professional guidance before you attempt anything.
Claire recommends:
- Lowa Alpine Ice boots ($650)
- Petzl Darts crampons ($229)
- Petzl Nomic ice ax ($299)
- Petzl Meteor helmet ($89)
- Beyond Guide Light gloves ($95)
- Rab Endurane Down mittens ($135)
- Petzl Sitta harness ($199)
